Mission

Paolaprojects is an independent hair painting studio owned by stylist Liz Paola, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Liz has almost 20 years of experience in the hair industry, renting, working commission and managing salons throughout the years. She occasionally teaches her methods but most enjoys learning and working with like-minded people to share ideas and inspiration. She hopes to break down the inauthenticity of the industry by working independently to help her clients feel empowered. She brings a light-hearted, humorous attitude to her work to build authentic, honest relationships with her clients. The studio is a space of creative freedom to break away from the busyness she experienced in typical salons and in the hair industry. The space is not only open for her expression but also gives her clients a safe space to be themselves and create a healthy relationship with their hair.

Paolaprojects has a mission to educate women on hair health to embrace natural beauty. I do so by being completely open and honest with all clients throughout the process and I am dedicated to providing results in the most natural way possible, focused on chemistry-based colour. I share knowledge and create an open discussion about the hair industry with a no-frills attitude, creating a strong online presence and community of empowered, confident women. 

How I work

Welcome to my creative working space. My home away from home! 

Let me begin by saying if you have been let down before in your salon experience, I understand. I have almost 20 years experience and have seen and worked in it all and I am keenly aware of what is lacking.

In a world full of busyness and hectic living, where you are being pulled in a million different directions, it's ever more important that you have a place to decompress and come back to center. A place that removes all the confusion around hair and beauty and life in general. A comfortable place to rediscover your strengths and explore your hair goals. This is Paolaprojects creative working space! Here, you will come in and take a big energetic deep breath and pause as you begin unwind and relax. Together, we will strategically get you on the path of seeing and achieving the inner and outer beauty that already exists in you. Everything I do will be tailor made just for you and your unique lifestyle. It is ALL about you. I adhere strictly to one-on-one work. This allows us to cater your time to your specific needs every time. I offer wifi so if you would like to make your appointment be a time to catch up on your work while I work, that can be arranged. If you need a quit appointment, that will aslo be heard and respected. You can feel completely comfortable being yourself every step of the way.

During your time I will give you a comprehensive breakdown of a personalized cleansing cycle complete with product recommendations. I will remove all the confusion surrounding the overwhelming amount of products on the market. I will take the time to answer all your questions. No questions are off limits! If there are products that I don't have in stock or you run out and cant get to me I will order and ship direct to you.

During the painting process haircuts and any and all treatments needed for your hair and scalp health will be complimentary. A scalp massage is always included and for additional hair and scalp health I offer steam treatments. My space is completely pet friendly so if you need to bring your animals you may do so. You will have access to my personal number where I can be reached for any hair related issues you may have. By the time you leave you will feel confident that a solid game plan has been established and you will leave with a renewed sense of self.

Now is your time, go ahead and book that appointment!